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DY03 FFP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 FFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 130,012 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 130,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,922 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 126,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 123,732 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

washer pump low effort

Fail 10 Mar 2022 119,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

washer pump low effort

Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

heatshield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2021 115,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heatshield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

center pipe to rear exhaust box joint corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,832 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,174 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,837 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,831 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY03 FFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 FFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 FFP registered?

DY03 FFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DY03 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 FFP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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